Tag Archives: 1967 VW Beetle

Back on the Road

Posted on April 22, 2018 by ejhowle23

April 22, 2018 It has been a long time, but I am determined to blog this next rally event. First, I want to welcome all the new followers of this blog. I’m not sure how this happens but it seems … Continue reading →

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From Rapid City Westward

Posted on July 16, 2015 by ejhowle23

July 15, 2015. Don’t be mislead, we are home and Stewball arrived July 6th.  I never had the chance to finish blogging our rally adventure ( sick, tired and often internet problems) so here goes. Day 15. Rapid City, SD to Sheridan, … Continue reading →

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Stewball’s Revenge

Posted on June 21, 2015 by ejhowle23

June 20: We are now in Rapid City, SD and rode the steam train to Hill City in the Black Hills. But this blog is about our problem day, three days ago. The drive was a very long one from St. … Continue reading →

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Birthday in Buffalo

Posted on June 18, 2015 by ejhowle23

June 13. The seventh day of our rally, I celebrated my birthday in Buffalo. I won’t say which one, those who know, know and those who don’t know, don’t need to know. This was a day off from driving. Stewball … Continue reading →

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Escaped Convicts

Posted on June 16, 2015 by ejhowle23

June 11,12. I know I am repeating myself when I say everyday on a rally is different. But so far, this one wins the prize. We crossed from Quebec City over Pont de Quebec, the longest cantilever bridge in the world to … Continue reading →

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The Adventure Begins

Posted on June 2, 2015 by ejhowle23

June 2, 2015: Our rally doesn’t officially start from Halifax, NS, Canada until June 7, but  our adventure has already begun. We left NC on May 29. Ed wanted to have some extra time, “just in case”.  We are now in … Continue reading →

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This Time Zimbabwe

Posted on June 9, 2014 by ejhowle23

It was Day 11: May 12, 2014 Our first night in Zimbabwe would be in a “tented camp” at Matopos National Park  but before that we had to cross the border at Beitbridge into Zimbabwe. We were warned this  would be … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Africa Rally-Ed’s perspective

Posted on April 5, 2014 by ejhowle23

On April 26, we begin our trip to Cape Town for the Classic Safari Challenge organized by Endurance Rally Association (www.endurorally.com) in England. We will drive approximately 5,000 miles (on the British side of the road) through South Africa, Swaziland, … Continue reading →

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Dear Richard Petty

Posted on February 28, 2012 by ejhowle23

Feb. 28: Dear Mr. Petty, I’ve never written a letter before to anyone of importance, so please bear with me. I have just received my decals for the Trans-American  Challenge from Endurorally Association in England and my number for this event … Continue reading →

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Busy Busy

Posted on February 25, 2012 by ejhowle23

Feb. 25: We thought we had Stewball ready for rallying. But no, every rally has it own regulations and we are now making sure Stewball meets those of the Endurorally association. So far, Ed has installed the Terratrip rally thingy, sort of a computer, … Continue reading →

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